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Key focus areas include digital payment advancements, cybersecurity initiatives, cross-border transaction solutions, and sustainability programs. Regular updates reflect MA's commitment to driving financial inclusion and technological leadership in the fintech sector.
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Mastercard (MA) has provided an update on its commitment to USAID's PREPARE Call to Action, aimed at helping 500 million people in developing countries adapt to climate change. The company's initiatives include:
1. Partnering with BFA Global and CIFAR Alliance to scale fintech solutions for climate resilience, launching the Climate Smart Product Innovation Hub with 74 climate-aligned fintech innovations.
2. Aiming to bring 30 million people onto the Community Pass platform within five years.
3. Collaborating with Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Shell Foundation to provide up to 100,000 farmers access to credit for clean energy farming technologies.
Mastercard emphasizes the importance of combining governmental initiatives with private sector support to maximize impact on global climate resilience.
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) has released its second quarter 2024 financial results on its Investor Relations website. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Interested parties can join the call using the provided toll-free (1-888-330-2508) or toll (1-240-789-2735) dial-in numbers with the conference ID 6451878. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days, and the webcast recording along with related materials can be accessed on the company's investor relations website.
Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth is leveraging digital partnerships and behavioral science to enhance financial resilience in Latin America. Key initiatives include:
1. Collaborating with Mercado Libre to increase credit access for entrepreneurs, resulting in a 73% increase in account linking.
2. Partnering with Gliber to help Chile's gig workers save money, doubling the number of users with active savings pockets.
3. Working with BancoSol and Flourish FI to implement gamification, leading to increased mobile app usage and improved loan repayments.
4. Studying Nubank's success in integrating financial education into user experience.
These initiatives have reached 180,000 users, with the potential to scale to 12.1 million, demonstrating the power of behavioral design in fostering financial well-being at scale.
Mastercard (MA) is partnering with RISE to promote wage digitalization in the garment sector, aiming to improve financial health for workers, particularly women. The initiative has shown positive outcomes in Cambodia, Egypt, and Bangladesh, with increased account ownership, savings rates, and financial confidence among workers. Key benefits include:
- Improved financial management and decision-making for workers
- Increased efficiency and compliance for employers
- Creation of new market segments for financial service providers
- Contribution to broader economic stability and growth
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth has become the anchor partner for RISE's Financial Health focus area, with plans to expand to Indonesia and Guatemala in 2024. The collaboration aims to drive global change through partnerships across sectors, focusing on improving financial health and building more inclusive economies.
Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, is leading the integration of the company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Her role includes driving climate leadership initiatives, such as Mastercard's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and accelerating the impact of programs like the Priceless Planet Coalition.
Mastercard's ESG efforts, established over a decade ago, are founded on the principle of doing well by doing good. This approach aims to create genuine impact and enable both people and the planet to thrive. Jackowski's work aligns with Mastercard's long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Expedia Group, Wells Fargo, and Mastercard have announced a multi-year partnership to launch two new co-branded credit cards: the One Key™ Card and One Key+™ Card. These cards are designed to enhance Expedia Group's One Key™ loyalty program by offering rewards, tier upgrades, and travel perks. Cardholders can earn OneKeyCash™, which can be used for bookings on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. The One Key Card offers $400 in OneKeyCash for a $1,000 spend in three months, while the One Key+ Card offers $600 for a $3,000 spend. Both cards provide instant tier upgrades, travel protections, and no foreign transaction fees. The cards will be available later this summer, with existing Hotels.com cardholders transitioning to the no-annual-fee One Key Card in September.
Expedia Group has partnered with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch two new co-branded credit cards: One Key Card and One Key+ Card. These cards are designed to enhance Expedia's One Key loyalty program, offering U.S. travelers increased flexibility, savings, and perks.
The One Key Cards will allow users to earn OneKeyCash rewards, which can be used across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo for booking hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, activities, and flights.
One Key+ Card holders will enjoy benefits such as earning $600 in OneKeyCash after spending $3,000 in the first three months, earning 3% in OneKeyCash on various purchases, and an annual fee of $99. One Key Card holders can earn $400 in OneKeyCash after spending $1,000 in the first three months, also earning 3% on similar purchases but with no annual fee.
Both cards offer tier upgrades, with One Key+ Card holders achieving Gold tier benefits and One Key Card holders reaching Silver tier benefits.
Applications for the new cards will start nationwide later this summer, with existing Hotels.com cardholders transitioning to the new program by September.
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results, which will be available on their investor website. Investors can access the conference call via toll-free or toll dial-ins, using the provided conference ID. A replay and webcast of the call will also be accessible for 30 days.
During London Climate Action Week 2024, Mastercard emphasized the critical role organizations play in promoting a sustainable economy. Cities, as highlighted by Wayne Hubbard of ReLondon and Mayor Sadiq Khan, are pivotal in driving the circular economy, offering economic and job opportunities. Consumers are eager for sustainable options, and companies like IKEA and Vivobarefoot are introducing eco-friendly products and services. Collective engagement through initiatives like Pledgeball and the Priceless Planet Coalition demonstrates significant potential for impactful climate action.
Ant Group and Mastercard, alongside 12 payment partners from Alipay+, expand the International Consumer Friendly Zones program to Chengdu and Chongqing. This program, already successful in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai, aims to enhance the digital payment experience for international travelers in China. Chengdu and Chongqing have become top inbound tourism destinations, with substantial increases in foreign national entries and exits. Supported by local governments, the program will cover over 60 primary shopping areas, tourist spots, airports, and high-speed railway stations in both cities.
Ant Group's Alipay+ supports 12 leading e-wallets across an 80-million-merchant network in China, allowing international visitors to use their home e-wallets. Additionally, international bank cards can be linked to the Alipay app for a seamless payment experience. The program's expansion responds to the anticipated growth in inbound travel, which the China Tourism Academy expects to reach 80% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
